1. Aveen Abdullah Mohammed Ameen and Malika Kassim Najeeb (2024): Assessment of Metformin’s Impact on Liver, Kidneys and Spleen Tissues in Normoglycemic Female Albino Rats. Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 56, No. 3, pp. 627-635.
2. Aveen Abdullah Mohammed Ameen (2023): Uterodilation effect of unripe fruit extract of Crataegus azarolus var. aronia L. on rat uterine smooth muscles. Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators, Vol. 169, 10678.
3. Aveen A. M. Ameen and Omar A.M Al-Habib (2021): Vasorelaxant Effect of Vitexin, Procyanidin B2 and Isoquercetine on Rat’s Aortic Smooth Muscle. Technium BioChemMed, Vol. 2, Issue 4 pp.17-28.
4. Aveen A. Mohammed and Omar A. M. Al-Habib (2021): Bronchodilator Effect of Crataegus azarolus var aronia Unripped Fruit Extracts on Rat’s Tracheal Smooth Muscle. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol. 15, No. 4 pp.826-834.
5. Intissar Numman Waheed, Aveen Abdullah Mohammed Ameen, Unce Jasib Jasim and Bakhtyar Nader Ali (2014): Histopathological study of the effect of Cisplatin on the ovaries of female's albino mice. Journal of University of Zakho. Vol. 2(A), No.2, pp 245-255).
6. M. Fuad, Q. Lazgen, A. Abdullah and B. Ali (2013): Development and Biological Characteristics of Brown Quail (Coturnix ypsilophora) Embryonic Fibroblast Primary Cells. J. World's Poult. Res. Vol. 3, No.3, pp 66-70.
7. Aveen Abdullah. M. Ameen (2013): The Role of Epidermal Growth Factor on the Proliferation and Multiplication of Albino Mice Dermal Fibroblast Cells In Vitro. J. Duhok Univ. Vol. 16, No.1, pp 95-103.
8. Waheed, I. N., Delveen R. Ibrahim, and Aveen Abdullah. M. Ameen (2011): Neural Cell Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolated From Human Umbilical Cord Blood:

In Vitro. J. Raf. Sci., Vol. 22, No.4, pp 26-38.

1. Aveen Abdullah. M. Ameen and Amad M. S. Jubrail (2010): Effect of Different Glucocorticoids on some Blood Parameters and Bone Marrow Cells in Albino Rats. J. Duhok Univ. Vol. 13, No.1, pp 471- 484.

My research focuses on studying the physiology, histopathology, and culturing stem cells (tissue culture) that shape growth factors, drugs, and alternative medicine. I work across several interconnected area.

Physiology and Alternative Medicine

I explore where hormones, drug, and alternative medicine act (cells, receptors) and how they affect body systems in both laboratory animals and human, allowing for effective treatment design, predicting side effects, adjusting doses, and may restoring healthy function.

Histopathology and Pharmacology

I examine tissues by microscope to understand how drug work, acting as the gold standard in drug development to check efficacy (does it work) and safety (is it toxic) by revealing cellular changes, guiding treatment, identifying drug-induced organ damage (liver, heart, lungs,…..ets), and ensuring quality in drug development (preclinical & clinical). This provides critical information for treatment decisions.

Tissue Culture and Transplantation

My work also includes culturing of the laboratory animals and human tissues in a controlled lab setting for growing stem cells to differentiate into specialized tissues for transplantation.

As a Assistant Professor and researcher having PhD degree in Physiology, I can denote my teaching experience and philosophy as below:

1- Understanding Normal Body Function: Students learn the normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of all organ systems (e.g., circulatory, nervous, respiratory, endocrine) and how they interact in an integrated manner. A major focus is on the concept of homeostasis, which is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

2- Physiology is a foundational science for all medical and clinical disciplines. A thorough understanding of normal function is essential for professionals to identify and understand the abnormal functions (pathophysiology) that occur in disease states, which in turn facilitates the development of accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.

3- The curriculum involves laboratory work and experiments (e.g., hematology, ECG, spirometry) to provide hands-on experience in studying physiological phenomena. This includes learning how to:

- Conduct experiments and interpret experimental data.

- Distinguish between normal and abnormal data derived from clinical tests.

- Apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, sometimes using simulations like the Human Patient Simulator.

No available.

Committee, Evaluation and Research

• Member in Master's thesis (21-10-2025). Biology Department, College of Science, University of Zakho.
• Scientific evaluation of a Master's thesis. Biology Department, College of Science, University of Zakho.
• Linguistic evaluation of a Master's thesis. Biology Department, College of Science, University of Zakho.
• Doing reaserch with Biology Department, College of Science, University of Duhok.

Conference

• Northern Iraq Buy-in conference, University of Duhok, 6 June 2023.
• The environment sustainability and climate change conference, Kurdistan Region Government, Iraq, 5 June 2023.
• AUK Simulation Conferenc, American University of Kurdistan, 28-29 April 2023.
• 2nd International Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Duhok, 15-17 March 2022.
• 2nd International Scientific Conference of College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Duhok, 1-2 June 2021.
• 5th Kurdistan Conference on Sciences and Technology, University of Duhok, 24-26 April 2019.
• 2nd International Conference on Advanced Science and Engineering, University of Zakho and University of Duhok Polytechnic, 2-4 April 2019.
• 1st International Conference on Advanced Science and Engineering, University of Zakho and University of Duhok Polytechnic, 9-11 October 2018.
• 1st International Conference on Medical Education, University of Duhok, " 6-7 October 2018.
• 2nd International Scientific Conference, University of Zakho, 18-20 April 2017.
• 1st International Scientific Conference, University of Zakho, 23-25 April 2013.
• 4th Kurdistan Conference on Biological Sciences, Scientific Research Center (SRC), Faculty of Science, University of Duhok, 8-10 May 2012. Presenting an article in 3rd Kurdistan Conference on Biological Sciences, Scientific Research Center (SRC), University of Duhok, 4-6 May 2010.

Workshop/ Course

• Workshop “Eduction effectiveness-from outcomes to impact”, KAAE-Kurdistan accreditation association education, 23 November 2025.
• Workshop “Course level Assessment”, College of Science, University of Duhok, October 2025.
• Training Course “General DNA Technology”, Scientific Research Center (SRC), University of Duhok, January 2025.
• Workshop “AI in Education and Research” College of Science, University of Duhok, May 2024.
• Workshop “1st Agricultural summit”, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, University of Duhok, April 2024.
• Workshope “1st Agricultural summit”, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, University of Duhok, April 2024.
• Workshop “Earthquakes: Geological point of view and effect on life and environment”, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, University of Duhok, May 2023.
• Training Course “First aid/basic life support”, College of Science, University of Duhok, (29- 30 January 2023.
• International symposium “The genome of SARS-COVID 2, its evolution, epidemiology and situation update”, UOD.COVID-19 Center and Diagnosis, count with the participation of the Andersen Lab from the Scripps Research Institute.USA., December 2022.
• Workshope “Breast Cancer Awareness”, American University of Kurdistan, Duhok, October 2022.
• Workshop “Bologna Process Implementation”, College of Science, University of Duhok, 5-6 October 2022.
• Workshop “General DNA Technology”, Scientific Research Center (SRC), University of Duhok, 23-25 May 2022.
• Workshop “The Outcome of UOD Peer Project to Open the Door of Nanotechnology Field”, College of Science, University of Duhok, 3 March 2022.
• Workshop “Nanostructure Preparation”, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, 10 October 2018.
• Workshop “Scientific Role of IEEE in Supporting the Scientific Activities”, The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, 31 January 2018.
• Workshop “SPSS Program”, Development and Training Center, University of Duhok, 11-13 December 2017.
• Workshop “Biosafety and Biosecurity”, Scientific Research Center (SRC), University of Duhok, 7 December 2017.
• Workshop “Mendeley File Organizer”, Faculty of Science, University of Duhok, 10 March 2015.
• Workshop “EndNote X4”, Faculty of Science, University of Duhok, 14-15 April 2013.
• Workshop “Partial Shading of Solar Panel”, College of Science\ University of Duhok, 2013.
• The Iraq University Linkage Program- Collaborations in Higher Education between Michigan State University and University of Duhok Project, Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University, United States of America, 12- 29 March 2013.
• Workshop “Curriculum Development” American Language Academy, University of Duhok, 23-25 February 2013.
• Two-day Training Course “ The Use of ADInstruments as an Efficient Practical Teaching System”, College of Education, University of Duhok, October 2010.
• Three-day Training Course “Human Stem Cells Culture”, Scientific Research Center, University of Duhok, December 2008.
• One-Month “Hawaii-Iraq Project for Revitalizing Agriculture Higher Education and Development: Women Development Classes – Intensive English”, College of Agriculture, University of Duhok, March 2005.

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